Tournament News

July 31, 2018

Gerlitz Runs Away With It

Round two of the Club Pro Championship saw an excellent start to the day with minimal wind and beautiful weather. The favourable playing conditions helped encourage low scores as the players started off in the morning. As the day progressed the wind began to slowly pick up making things a bit more difficult with its swirling inconsistencies for the field of 46 competitors.

Starting the day off with the outright lead was Jamie Gerlitz (Picture Butte GC) as he was sitting at a 1-under 71. Maintaining his consistent round one play Gerlitz was able to improve upon his opening round score by coming into the clubhouse at 2-under 70 which put him at a two-round total of 3-under 141, cementing his victory at the first Championship of the season. Jamie had an excellent round as he posted 10 pars and 5 birdies which separated him from the rest of the pack. In a two-way tie for second place was Josh Fleming (GolfTEC Calgary Beacon Heights) and Jeremy Maher (Valley Ridge GC) who were both able to finish with a two-round total of 3-over 147. In a three way tie for fourth place was Scott Allred (Elbow Springs GC), Craig McArthur (Blackhawk GC) and Darryl James (NGA @ Shaganappi) who all finished with a 5-over 149 through the two days at Innisfail.

Finishing in sole possession of 7th place was Jeff Cuthbertson (Stony Plain GC) who shot a two-round total of 150. Close behind Jeff in a three-way tie for 8th place was Dale Tomlinson (The Winston GC), Mike McEvay (Goose Hummock GR) and Jason Stanier (Inglewood G&CC) who all posted scores of 151.

The next Championship event on the schedule is at The Ranch G&CC in Edmonton, Alberta on August 7th & 8th which will see approximately 60 of the top Professionals in Alberta.

Buying Show News

August 14, 2018

Register your Facility for the Buying Show

Attendee Registration is now Open. Register the staff at your facility for the 2018 PGA of Alberta Buying Show on October 16-18 at the Edmonton Expo Centre. Remember to invite your General Manager, Facility Owner and Food and Beverage staff!

Our Buying Show continues to be the only “full scale” Show of its kind in Canada and it is with great pride that we host this Show every fall for our Members, Industry Suppliers and guests of the Industry. The Buying Show is an event that is restricted to PGA of Canada Members, Non-PGA of Canada Facilities and Golf Industry Merchandisers and Equipment Manufacturers.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, we want to thank you all in advance for continuing to support the Buying Show. We look forward to seeing you there!

Association News

August 12, 2018

Shaw Charity Classic Qualifiers - Deadline August 17th

The PGA of Alberta is proud to host two Qualifying tournaments for the 2018 Shaw Charity Classic. The Pre-Qualifier which is open to Amateurs and Professionals alike, aged 50 years or older, will be taking place at Elbow Springs GC in Calgary on August 24th. Those who qualify from there will advance to the Event Qualifier being played at The Hamptons GC on August 28th. The Shaw Charity Classic will be taking place at Canyon Meadows G&CC from August 29th to September 2nd.

Deadline to register for the Pre-Qualifier is Friday, August 17th @ 5pm. For more information on how to qualify, please click Read More below.

Tournament News

August 10, 2018

Team Match Play Championship – Semi Finals!

The brackets for Semi Finals of the PGA of Alberta Team Match Play Championship have now been updated! Congratulations to all teams advancing on to the next round. Competition is heating up as all remaining teams are now in the money for both brackets of the Championship! Each team has until September 7th to complete their next match. Click Read More below to be directed to the brackets.

Tournament News

August 9, 2018

Pro-Pro Best Ball Draw - Stewart Creek G&CC

The draw for the annual G&G Golf Company Pro-Pro Best Ball presented by Allstate Insurance is now available. The event will see 46 teams of Professionals from throughout the province head to the picturesque Stewart Creek G&CC in Canmore on Monday, August 13th. The shotgun will begin at 2pm with a meal before and after the round including the prize presentation.

The event this year will see the creation of a Ladies’ Division in which female teams will compete against one another for a separate purse.

Tournament News

August 8, 2018

Battle to the Bitter End

Round two of the Assistants’ Championship sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf saw an excellent start to the day with minimal wind and beautiful weather. The favourable playing conditions helped encourage low scores as the players started off in the morning. The players at the top of the leader board were playing leap frog all day as they exchanged their share of the lead.

Starting the day off with the outright lead was Riley Fleming (NGA Dome) as he was sitting at 5-under 66. Maintaining his consistent round one play, Fleming was able to improve upon his opening round score by coming into the clubhouse with a 4-under 67 which put him at a two-round total of 9-under 133, cementing his victory at the second Championship of the season. Riley had an excellent round-two as he posted 10 pars, 4 birdies and 1 eagle which separated him from the rest of the pack. Exchanging the lead all day with Fleming was Wes Heffernan (Golf Canada Centre) who was able to lock in sole possession of second place as he was able to draw from his round one play with a 4-under 67 to finish the tournament with a two-day total of 8-under 134. Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC) was able to finish the tournament in third place with a two-day total of 4-under 138. Rounding out the top 5 and in a two-way tie for fourth place was Dustin Risdon (NGA @ McCall Lake) and Kent Fukushima (Redwood Meadows G&CC) who both finished with a 3-under 139.

Finishing in 6th place was Murray Walter (Redwood Meadows G&CC) who shot a two-round total of 140. Close behind Murray in a tie for 7th place was David MacComb (Blackhawk GC) and Dillon Batsel who were both at a 1-under 141. In sole possession of 9th place was Sam Kirkness (Priddis Greens G&CC) who was able to finish the tournament with an even-par 142.

The next Championship event on the schedule is at River Bend G&RA in Red Deer, Alberta on August 20th & 21st which will see approximately 100 of the top Professionals in Alberta.

Tournament News

August 7, 2018

Three Pass the PAT at The Ranch

After a two-day grind at The Ranch G&CC, three players successfully passed their Playing Ability Test. Congratulations to Cameron Kyle of Lewis Estates GC (145), Brendan Kuny of Lewis Estates GC (158) & Ben Mathews of Miskanaw GC (158) on being the newest Members of the PGA of Canada and achieving their Class A/CFM Target Score.

Tournament News

August 5, 2018

PGA of Alberta Championship Media Day

The PGA of Alberta along with River Bend G&RA would like to invite you to the PGA of Alberta Championship Media Day. We again are hosting this event on the Sunday before our premier Championship (August 19th) at River Bend G&RA. We would be thrilled if you could join us for a great day of golf before the Championship!

For Media Day this year, River Bend G&RA would like to open this event to our Members plus Amateurs to make this event as big as possible and create some excitement for the Championship. Below are some of the key details:

Prizes will be available to be won such as KTP, Longest Drive and Longest Putt

Teams can consist of two PGA of Alberta Professionals (Class A or CFM of any category) or one PGA of Alberta Professional and one Amateur of their choice (amateur does not require a Golf Canada index)

Skins game available for Professionals ($20 cash entry)

Everyone will play their own ball

Entry fee is $160 per team (plus GST)

This event is a great way to show support to the Host Club, Sponsors, and the Association if you are unable to play in the PGA of Alberta Championship.

Members playing in the Championship can use this as their practise round heading into round one on Monday, August 20th.

Spots are limited and will be given on a first come, first serve basis. To register, please do so on the website by CLICKING HERE.

Tournament News

August 3, 2018

Assistants’ Championship Heading to The Ranch G&CC

The PGA of Alberta and long-time sponsor, Cobra Puma Golf, are thrilled to announce that the 2018 Assistants’ Championship will be heading to The Ranch G&CC.

The Ranch G&CC’s par 71 layout shows a wide blend of unique and challenging holes, such as hole #10. This par 5 is typically played as a 3-shot hole, unless an absolutely perfect tee shot is hit into the narrow uphill fairway. Hole #5 is what many call the “signature hole” at The Ranch. Known as the Pit-Hole, it demands a drive in the fairway which is difficult due to the severe left to right slope. Stretching approximately 6,500 yards from the back tees, this scenic course will tempt players with the harmony of the natural beauty and woodland surroundings that flow through the 18-hole course.

“We are looking forward to hosting all the Assistant Pro’s this year at The Ranch G&CC” said Murray McCourt, Executive Professional at The Ranch G&CC. “The course is in phenomenal shape right now and should be a great test of golf for these players. It can be a tough course for how short it is but I’m looking forward to see what the scores will be over the two-days”.

With sixty of Alberta’s top Golf Professionals heading to one of Edmonton’s premier clubs, competition will be fierce not only vying for a piece of the $15,800 purse, but also in hopes to claim a spot on the Alberta Assistants’ Team. The winner of the Championship will automatically be granted a spot on the Team that will represent the zone at the National Championship in September being hosted in Calgary at The Winston GC.

Competitors will look to over shadow reigning champion Craig Gibson’s (#7 on Order of Merit, Sirocco GC) impressive tournament low of 2-under 140 at last year’s Championship hosted at Cottonwood G&CC as he defeated Eric Locke (#5, Priddis Greens G&CC) in a playoff. In a two-way tie sitting only 1-stroke back was Kasey Timms (#16, Glendale G&CC) and Braden Chown (Desert Blume GC) who posted scores of 1-under 141.

Other top contenders this year include: Riley Fleming (#2, NGA Dome), winner of three PGA of Alberta events this year including the Vulcan G&CC, Lynx Ridge GC and the River Spirit GC GSH Series events. Dustin Risdon (#11, NGA @ McCall Lake), winner of the 2016 Assistants’ Championship and the 2018 GSH Series at Stony Plain GC in July. Wes Heffernan (#4, Golf Canada Centre), winner of the Pro-Junior individual side and the GSH Series event at Valley Ridge GC. Dillon Batsel (#6, Connaught GC) finished second at the Wolf Creek GR GSH Series and finished third at the Lynx Ridge GC GSH Series. Holding a number of impressive titles, including four Assistants’ Championship titles since 2008, four Tour Championship titles since 2010 and the 2014 PGA of Alberta Championship, Mike Belbin (#32, Royal Mayfair GC) will be looking to add this trophy to his collection.

Round one on Tuesday, August 7th will kick off with tee times starting at 8:00am and the final group to tee off at 11:10am. The second round will be a crossover start beginning at 8am, followed by the Championship presentation beginning at approximately 3:00pm on Wednesday, August 8th.

All media are invited to attend the Championship as guests of the PGA of Alberta. Please contact Tournament Manager Trevor Rioux for more information, [email protected]

Partner News

August 2, 2018

PGA of Alberta Establishes Partnership with Inside Golf Media Group

The PGA of Alberta is excited to announce two partnerships with Inside Golf Inc.

Starting in 2018, Inside Golf will become a Presenting Sponsor of the PGA of Alberta Awards Cocktail Reception held prior to the Awards Banquet during the Buying Show in October. Further, Inside Golf will be known as the “Official Editorial Partner of the PGA of Alberta”.

"We are very proud to be able to take our partnership with the PGA of Alberta to the next level with these initiatives," said Inside Golf Publisher and President, Jeff Sutherland. "The digital publication we have done in partnership for the past three years has proven to be a significant success for both organizations and we were looking to build upon that. This sponsorship fits extremely well and recognizes the value we put on the relationship. We believe the designation as ’Official Editorial Partner’ reflects the trust that the PGA has in our team’s ability to effectively get their messages to the golfing public."

As part of this editorial relationship, Inside Golf will be producing full colour, glossy print programs for the Consumer Shows both in Edmonton and Calgary next March. Programs will be given to all attendees upon entry. Digital copies suitable for viewing on desktop and mobile devices will be made available during the weeks leading up to the shows. Inside Golf has more than five years of experience in producing programs for events of these types.

About Inside Golf Incorporated: Established as a scorecard company in 1988, the "iG" brands have expanded to include Inside Golf Magazine (print and digital), and the insidegolf.ca news website. Also over the past decade, Inside Golf has established long-term publishing partnerships with British Columbia Golf,The WCTA (Western Canada Turfgrass Association) and most recently the PGA of Alberta. For more information call TF 800.764.6537.

Tournament News

August 2, 2018

Assistants’ Championship Draw - The Ranch G&CC

The draw is now posted for the first round of the PGA of Alberta Assistants’ Championship sponsored by Cobra Puma Golf and hosted this year at The Ranch G&CC on August 7 & 8. The Championship will see a field of 60 competitors hailing from all over the province in hopes of becoming this years Champion. Winner of the Championship will automatically be granted a spot on the Alberta Assistants’ Team that will represent the zone at the National Championship in September at The Winston GC. Tee times for round one will begin at 8am.

Tournament News

August 1, 2018

Sirocco GC Cleans Up at Pro-Senior

Team Sirocco GC with pro Craig Gibson and amateur Joe Hirsch win the 2018 Pro-Senior event at Highlands GC. Team Sirocco was able to solidify their spot in first place by posting a team-net total of 8-under 63. They had a very impressive scorecard as they had 9 birdies and 1 eagle. Right behind team Sirocco GC was team Priddis Greens G&CC with professional Eric Locke and amateur Gerry Stoddart. Winning the low pro side was Craig Gibson (Sirocco GC) who finished his amazing round with a 4-under 67 with 7 birdies on his scorecard. In second place on the low pro side was Keith Whitecotton (The Quarry) who finished with a 3-under 68. Thanks to all golf course staff and competitors for making this event a successful one.

Tournament News

July 26, 2018

Pro-Senior Draw – Highlands GC

The draw is now available for the annual Pro-Senior event hosted at Highlands GC in Edmonton on Wednesday, August 1st. Over 55 teams of Professionals and their Senior Amateur (aged 50 & over) will compete in a Team Net Best Ball format to determine the champions. Professionals will also compete for a separate purse on the individual Professional side. Shotgun begins at 1:30pm.

Association News

July 19, 2018

Only 2 Playing Ability Tests Remaining in 2018

The PGA of Alberta will be conducting 2 more Playing Ability Tests (P.A.T) this year for those who are interested in becoming a PGA of Canada Member.Take note of the 2018 PAT Schedule and find out more information by Clicking Here to be directed to the ’Become a Member’ section of the website.

Please pass this information on to anyone interested in becoming a member of the PGA of Alberta at your facility!

For more information, please contact Britney Andersen by email or call the office at 403-256-8894.

Tournament News

July 18, 2018

WINston for the Win!

Team Winston GC wins the Pro-Lady South at Redwood Meadows G&CC, sponsored by EFW Radiology. Dale Tomlinson and playing partner Nancy Bird posted a Team Net total of 10-under 62. Dale Tomlinson also captured the individual pro-side by posting a tournament low 5-under 67. Coming in second place was team NGA @ McCall Lake where Dustin Risdon and playing partner Skyesong Alexis posted an 8-under 64. In a two-way tie for third place was team Pinebrook G&CC and Redwood Meadows G&CC shooting a 7-under 65. Thank you to all professionals and amateurs for a great event!Click here for the final results.

Buying Show News

July 16, 2018

Early Buying Show Registration Deadline is today at Midnight!

Register now for the 2018 PGA of Alberta Buying Show on October 16th – 18th, 2018. A 5% discount on rates will be offered if registration received prior to July 16th, 2018 at midnight.

The purpose of the Show is to bring Golf Professionals, Equipment Manufacturers and Sales Representatives together, in order for them to prepare their inventories for the following season. Over the course of the three days, nearly 1,200 people gather from across the country and around the world to take a look at what’s new and exciting in the golf industry. Our Buying Show continues to be the only “full scale” show of its kind in Canada and it is with great pride that we host this show every fall for our Members, Industry Suppliers and guests of the Industry. The Buying Show is an event that is restricted to PGA of Canada Members, Non-PGA of Canada Facilities and Golf Industry Equipment Manufacturers.

Visit the PGA of Alberta website for additional information or call Britney Andersen at the PGA of Alberta (403-256-8894 or [email protected])

Tournament News

July 13, 2018

Pro-Lady South Draw - Redwood Meadows G&CC

The draw is now posted for the Pro-Lady South event hosted at Redwood Meadows G&CC on Monday, July 16th. Forty teams of Professionals and their female amateurs will battle it out on the golf course next week to be crowned this year’s EFW Radiology’s Pro-Lady South Champions. Shotgun will begin at 1:30pm. Lunch will be served prior to the round as well as a meal and prize presentation afterwards.

Tournament News

July 11, 2018

Sirocco GC & Blackhawk GC win Pro-Junior!

The team of Craig Gibson and Mathew Betker of Sirocco GC took home Low Gross honours today at Blackhawk GC in the 2018 Pro-Junior. Team Sirocco GC shot an 8-under par score of 63 to edge out the competition. Jacques Plouffe and Sonny Assaly of Blackhawk GC combined for an excellent score of 9-under 62 to take home the Net title. Wes Heffernan of Golf Canada Centre posted a tournament low of 4-under par 67 to win the Individual Professional title.

Association News

July 10, 2018

PGA on Wheels Grows the Game at Stampede Breakfast

The first ever Stampede Breakfast event hosted at the Golf Canada Calgary Centre was a day filled with fun for every person that attended. In partnership with Alberta Golf and the Golf Canada Calgary Centre, the event saw over 400 people throughout the morning taking part in free golf tips, junior activities, and of course a complimentary pancake breakfast. Thank you to everyone who supported the inaugural event including our dedicated Professionals Gary Slatter (PGA of Alberta Member), Joel Douglas (Cottonwood G&CC), Matt Seifert (Earl Grey GC) and Sean Murray (Bearspaw CC) for volunteering their time to grow the game to the youth.

Tournament News

July 9, 2018

Risdon is Back

Dustin Risdon (NGA @ McCall Lake) is back on the top of the leader board firing a 6-under 66 to capture the Golf Supply House Event hosted at Stony Plain GC. This is Risdon’s first win of the season. Wes Heffernan (Golf Canada Calgary Centre) and Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) both shot 4-under to tie for second place.

Tournament News

July 5, 2018

Pro-Junior Draw – Blackhawk GC

The draw is now available for the solo Pro-Junior event of the season hosted at Blackhawk GC in Spruce Grove on Tuesday, July 10th. Over fifty teams of Professionals and their Junior will battle it out on the golf course next week to be crowned this year’s Net or Gross Team Champions. Shotgun will begin at 1pm with a meal and prize presentation following the round.

Tournament News

July 5, 2018

GSH Series Draw - Stony Plain GC

Stony Plain GC is set to host the eighth Golf Supply House Series event of the season taking place on Monday, July 9th. The event will see a competitive field of 49 players competing for a purse of $6,450. Tee times will begin at 8am.

Tournament News

July 4, 2018

Whitecotton is Howling at Wolf Creek!

Despite the unfavorable weather forecast and the cool morning breeze the sun made an appearance and turned into an excellent day to play golf. The playing conditions for round two gave all 50 competitors a chance to battle it out to win the second two-day event of the Golf Supply House Series.

Starting the day at 5-under 65, Keith Whitecotton (The Quarry) found himself in contention being only 3 strokes back of the round 1 leader Dillon Batsel (Connaught GC). Keith was able to draw from his consistent round 1 play and finished round two with a 2-under 68 coming in with fourteen pars, three birdies and one bogey to claim his first victory of the season with a 65-68-133. Batsel was able to capitalize on his astonishing play from round 1 to clinch sole possession of second place by carding a 62-72-134 and almost tying Keith on 18 by putting his 80-yard pitch shot half an inch away from going in for eagle. It was an exciting finish as Keith and Dillon battled it out until the very end.

Finishing in a two-way tie for third place was Jeff Cuthbertson (Stony Plain GC) and Mike Belbin (Royal Mayfair GC) who both finished the tournament with a total of 136. Finishing in sole possession of fifth place was Scott Stiles (Inglewood G&CC) who finished with a two-day total of 138.

The next Golf Supply House Series event on the schedule is at Stony Plain GC in Stony Plain, Alberta on July 9th which will see approximately 50 of the top Professionals in Alberta.

Association News

July 4, 2018

Two Pass the PAT at Wolf Creek GR

After a two-day grind at Wolf Creek GR, two players successfully passed their Playing Ability Test. Congratulations to Marcus Meneghetti of Silver Springs G&CC (155) & Shane Garbutt of Glendale G&CC (156), on being the newest Member of the PGA of Canada and achieving their CFM Target Score.

Tournament News

June 28, 2018

GSH Series Draw - Wolf Creek GR

Wolf Creek GR is ready to host the second two-day Golf Supply House Series event of the season taking place on July 3rd & 4th. The event will see a competitive field of 51 players competing for a purse of $11,400. Tee times will begin at 1pm on July 3rd for round one and 8am on July 4th for round two.

Association News

June 26, 2018

Junior Scholarship Deadline is July 13th!

The PGA of Alberta is proud to present four Junior Scholarships of $1,000 each. Two of these scholarships will be awarded to children of PGA of Alberta Members (no golf experience needed) and the other two will be awarded to selected Alberta Juniors, 25 years or younger, who meet the specific criteria.

Tournament News

June 25, 2018

Team Cardiff wins Pro-Lady North!

The 2017 defending champions and host professional Dallas Cantera (Cardiff G&CC) with partner Dani Perl shot a team total 9-under 63 to capture their second Pro-Lady North title in two years at their home course, sponsored by Pixel Army & EFW Radiology. Jeff Cuthbertson (Stony Plain GC) and partner Doris Bayrak finished with a 7-under 65 to capture sole possession of second place. Jeff Cuthbertson also captured the individual pro side with a blistering 5-under 67.

PGA of Canada News

June 22, 2018

Register for TEE Talks Live / National Teaching and Coaching Conference

REMINDER! Don’t miss your chance to attend the PGA of Canada’s Tee Talks Live, which takes place from November 26-27, and the National Teaching and Coaching Conference taking place from November 28-29 in Toronto, Ontario. Both Conferences will focus on disruption and innovation in the business world from industry and business leaders from around the world. Join the other PGA of Alberta Professionals attending for your chance to see keynote speakers, such as:

Troy Warfield (President, Topgolf International)

Brian Williams (Sport & News Broadcaster)

Jim Harris (Disruption and Innovation Specialist)

Mike O’Donnell (Senior Director at PGA of America)

Any questions about the conferences can be directed to Matt Allen, Managing Director of Education at [email protected] or 1-800-782-5764 ext. 236.

PGA of Canada News

June 22, 2018

The Winston GC to Host PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada

The PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf heads to Calgary this September. The Winston GC hosts the national championship Sept. 16-19 and will undoubtedly feature a field deep with talent. “On behalf of the board of directors, membership and staff, we could not be more thrilled to be hosting this year’s PGA Assistants’ Championship of Canada presented by Callaway Golf,” said The Winston GC’s Head Golf Professional Dale Tomlinson. “Since 1923 the club has hosted numerous championships, most notably the 2007 Mackenzie Tour-PGA TOUR Canada’s ATB Classic and most recently the 2012 PGA of Alberta PGA Championship,” he said, adding, “with superb course conditions, fantastic weather through September, we believe this championship will be remembered for many years to come and look forward to hosting PGA members from coast to coast”. Click Read More below to read full press release.